This bill amends the membership composition of the Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability in West Virginia. It establishes that the commission will consist of seven members from the Senate and seven from the House of Delegates, with a stipulation that no more than four members from each chamber may belong to the same political party. A significant addition to the law is the provision that if a chamber has fewer than three minority party members, any resulting vacancy can be filled by a majority party member from that chamber.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the roles of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates as ex officio nonvoting members of the commission and outlines the compensation and expenses for commission members. The commission is authorized to meet during legislative sessions and in the interim as needed, with staff assigned by the legislative leaders to assist in its operations. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that the commission maintains its required membership even in situations where political party representation is limited.

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Introduced Version: 4-14-3